Why did students form the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, rather than join the SCLC?

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The students who formed the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) did not agree with the leadership structure of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) which was dominated by older, male ministers. They wanted more control and decision-making power in their own organization. It is not accurate to say that they thought Martin Luther King was a communist, as King was a major influence on the nonviolent actions of the SNCC. Additionally, while they recognized the limitations of older civil rights leaders, they did not reject their knowledge and guidance completely.

Why Did Students Form the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Rather